Immigration

January 15, 2021

President Biden is expected to sign legislation very early on in his tenure relating to the COVID and will likely use the House’s Heroes Act as the model. That bill, passed last May, had significant COVID-related immigration provisions. The provisions included deferred action relief for undocumented essential workers modified immigration procedures when agencies can’t function as normal because of COVID (video interviewing, forgiveness for delayed filings, etc.) more visa flexibility for health care workers and…

Immigration Lawyers Blog

Weekly Round-Up: Google Backs DACA and Immigration Reform; Court Blocks White House Efforts to Stop Refugee Resettlement; Acting DHS Director Resigns

By Raymond Lahoud

January 15, 2021

Google Backs Biden’s Immigration Efforts and Covers DACA Fees On Wednesday, following President-elect Joe Biden’s announcement that he would propose immigration legislation to Congress immediately after his inauguration, tech giant Google issued a statement that the company would support these immigration efforts. The company further stated that it would help cover application fees for those seeking lawful work through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program, an Obama-era policy that shields from deportation hundreds…

The Mobile Workforce

Trump Administration Publishes H-1B DOL Wage Rule

By Grace Shie & Adam C. Sloane

January 14, 2021

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As reported in our prior alert, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States. Published today in the Federal Register, the Final Rule is effective March 15, 2021. The rule increases wages employers are required to pay H-1B workers by the percentiles we previously reported for the four wage levels utilized by the DOL—35th percentile for…

Immigration Blog

Canadian and Other Travel Restrictions During COVID-19

By Melle X. Fabian

January 14, 2021

Due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, land border travel between the United States and Canada has been restricted since March 21, 2020, and will likely continue through at least January 21, 2021. Individuals may not be admitted for tourism or other non-essential reasons. For the most part, work has been considered an essential activity. Until recently, however, the restrictions have not affected those flying between Canada and the U.S. Starting January 7, 2021,…

Immigration Lawyers Blog

Study Says 69% of Undocumented Immigrant Workers Hold Essential Jobs to Fight COVID

By Raymond Lahoud

January 14, 2021

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A new study released by the pro-immigrant reform group, FWD.us, shows that more than two-thirds of undocumented immigrant workers have frontline jobs considered essential to the U.S. fight against COVID-19. According to the 2019 American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that 69% of undocumented immigrant workers hold jobs that are deemed essential. 2019 American Community Survey The study estimated that undocumented immigrants comprise up to…

Knowledge Centre

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for BNO Status Holders

By Zoe Bantleman

January 14, 2021

The BN(O) Status Holder route is for an adult BN(O) who is ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or the UK. The route opens on 31 January 2021. There are validity, suitability and eligibility requirements that you must meet to make the application. The… The post Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for BNO Status Holders appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

BIG Immigration Law Blog

Another Day, Another Rule to Remember: USCIS Adds New I-9 List A Document Combo

By Dawn Lurie

January 13, 2021

By Dawn Lurie and Tieranny L. Cutler Likely triggered by complications resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic[1] and increases in processing times to replace permanent resident cards, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 12 that the agency will issue a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action, for all Form I-90[2] applications filed beginning in January 2021. This I-797 notice will serve as a receipt notice for the I-90, as well…

UK Immigration Blog

Immigration is the greatest compliment a nation can receive – but we’ve shut the door’

By Ayjsolicitors

January 13, 2021

Leading UK immigration specialist Yash Dubal gives his verdict on the crisis developing in the shadow of Britain’s final exit from the European Union. “The final chapter of Britain’s exit from the European Union will play out over the next months, and for many of the millions of people who voted Leave, it will crown the moment that they have been longing for as the nation takes complete control of its borders. In the run-up…

BIG Immigration Law Blog

What’s New in the New Year? Initial I-9 Musings & Treasures from 2020

By Dawn Lurie

January 13, 2021

By Dawn Lurie With a new Administration moving into Washington D.C. amidst tension and confusion, immigration compliance remains top of mind for employers. I know that because I hear from H.R. leadership, General Counsel’s offices, administrators running small family businesses, and shift managers at local pizza places across the country. Some companies tell me they continue to “work from home,” some never left the workplace, and others are operating in a hybrid model. Whatever the…

BIG Immigration Law Blog

U.S. Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests for International Air Passengers

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP

January 13, 2021

By: Jake Campbell and Gabriel Mozes Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective January 26, 2021, all international passengers (with minor exceptions) traveling by air must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test to enter the U.S. Alternatively, passengers may provide results proving recovery from COVID-19 with a doctor or physician authorizing international travel. I. Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) order requires that all internationally arriving U.S. air passengers (ages 2 and…

Immigration

Immigration Provisions May be in Biden’s COVID Package

Weekly Round-Up: Google Backs DACA and Immigration Reform; Court Blocks White House Efforts to Stop Refugee Resettlement; Acting DHS Director Resigns

Trump Administration Publishes H-1B DOL Wage Rule

Canadian and Other Travel Restrictions During COVID-19

Study Says 69% of Undocumented Immigrant Workers Hold Essential Jobs to Fight COVID

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for BNO Status Holders

Another Day, Another Rule to Remember: USCIS Adds New I-9 List A Document Combo

Immigration is the greatest compliment a nation can receive – but we’ve shut the door’

What’s New in the New Year? Initial I-9 Musings & Treasures from 2020

U.S. Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests for International Air Passengers

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